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Measures to Plan for ADA Diet Recommendation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for ADA diet recommendation as follows: Observe compliance with using a measuring cup to check your portion sizes. Using a measuring cup can be more precise with your calorie count than a random estimate. Using cooking sprays versus oil, butter, or margarine can lower the fat consumption for cooking. Also, using a nonstick pan can help reduce adding additional oil during cooking. Rely more on extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin avocado oil, and macadamia nut oil [...]

Measures to Prevent Contamination with Gluten

Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to measures to prevent contamination with gluten as follows: While doing your grocery, read through the labels on the food products carefully. Look for products that are labeled “Gluten free”. Store gluten free foods and gluten containing foods separately, to avoid any potential contamination of gluten free foods with gluten and gluten allergic response. Wash the dishes, cutlery, and other kitchen equipment thoroughly, to avoid potential for contamination with gluten. [...]

Foods to Avoid for a Gluten Free Diet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to avoid on a gluten free diet as follows: Wheat and wheat products such as, wheat bran, wheat germ, couscous, cracked wheat, bread, durum, einkorn, farro, khorasan, and semolina must be avoided by individuals with intolerance to gluten, to prevent development of allergic response. Barley & rye and products of these cereal grains, such as, bran, germ, bread, buns, soups, stews, crackers, and breakfast cereals must also be avoided by [...]

Foods to Avoid for a Gluten Free Diet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to avoid on a gluten free diet as follows: Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in cereal grains, such as, wheat, rye, & barley and in various food products made of these cereal grains. Some individuals present with inability or difficulty to digest the gluten protein and consequently, develop intolerance to gluten. Individuals with history of intolerance or allergy to gluten, upon consumption of gluten, can present with an [...]

Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

Patient/caregiver was educated on symptoms gluten sensitivity as follows: Individuals with history of intolerance or allergy to gluten, upon consumption of gluten, can present with an allergic response that can cause damage to the inner lining of small intestine. In severe cases of intolerance to gluten, patients can present with celiac disease with gluten consumption. Small intestine is the major site of nutrient absorption and integrity of inner lining of small intestine is essential for [...]